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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
2
New York art critic Robert Henri returns from Ireland with thoughts on the modern American girl. He notes improved temperament and physique, but highlights new dress as a sign of broader intelligence and social change. Women are more active as mothers educators wage earners and defenders of rights.
London's police men form a provisional committee to enroll members in the Metropolitan Police Trade Union. All ranks below superintendent are eligible, with rapid enlistment promising recognition by authorities by Christmas. The force totals over 20,900, with ongoing increases this year.
Care of Times Star Branch Covington Kentucky offers the most complete election returns through its service. Subscribers can access timely results and comprehensive totals distributed via the newspaper network and associated bureaus.
The Indianapolis funeral of Mrs. C. W. Fairbanks, former DAR leader and wife of the ex-Vice President, highlighted her national influence. Twice head of the Daughters of the American Revolution, she united factions, guided internal affairs, and mobilized patriotic women across the country from her home base.
Eugene Adler declares a nonpartisan bid for one of four Municipal Court judge seats in Cincinnati. He asserts the new court aims to fix earlier inequities, criticizes party endorsements, and champions four neutral candidates not backed by political machines. Adler, a well known Cincinnati lawyer, vows to serve only duty and conscience.
The new Exhibit Building plans rapid fill for floors devoted to Made in Cincinnati products. Fifth floor will feature building materials from brick and stone to fixtures and lumber. Third floor showcases household furnishings and foods with gas and electrical fixtures, beds, stoves and sanitary goods. The largest mattress maker in the country has reserved space, with others negotiating, promising a large comprehensive Cincinnati exhibit.
Superintendent Propst of the Anti-Saloon League protests Cincinnati saloonkeepers selling liquor within 1200 yards of an orphan asylum. Ohio Section 13 306 cited. Hamilton County License Commissioners seek AG ruling, who unofficially says license board decides. Propst questions use of common sense over law. saloonists’ lawyers insist law covers state orphanages and county homes only, risking closure of about 260 saloons including 50 near the Children's Home.
John D. Barton of New York and Dr Lathrop of Boston visited the city to view the Olympic and Progressive houses and size up the town. They praised the local management by McMahan and Jackson, with Dr Barton saying the house is run right. He also wished Cincinnati success with a one cent newspaper.
On election day the American Bible Society at 422 Elm Street will celebrate its ninety ninth anniversary with decorated rooms and flags from every nation. John Shillito, founder of his mercantile house, was among the first members. At last Wednesday's meeting E P Bradstreet was elected.
The court docket reports Shepard found guilty under the white slave act and appealing for a new trial. Bankruptcy actions include amended schedules, distributions to creditors, and trustee Nicholas Beses. attorneys include Jones, Hoover, and Emery Barton. Deputy clerk Theodore Lamb is appointed. Floyd Forge sues the Krehbieh Btrueve Company for damages. Marital suits include alimony requests, divorces, and custody cases.
Millie Oswald sues Fred J. Oswald druggist for alimony claiming habitual drunkenness and business neglect. Caroline Severin also sues Oswald and Millie for 600 dollars on a February 1908 note. The judge issued an order restraining Oswald from molesting wife and children. They married in March 1900.
Gertrude Orth files for divorce after alleging desertion by her husband since 1912 and names Kate Ziegler as a corespondent. Attorneys W. W. Hester and Black and Black listed in filings. Orth formerly sued for $4 weekly alimony and now seeks divorce with residence in Ironton.
August 18. Weaver, foreman for the Westlake company, was a passenger in a car struck on Burnet Avenue opposite the Jewish Hospital. He alleges back injuries he says are permanent and files $5,000 damages suit against the Cincinnati Traction Company. Al le C. Roudebush, attorney.
Andrew Sterts, colored, found guilty of carrying concealed weapons a blackjack by Judge Hoffman's jury yesterday. H A Hohenstein represented the defense. Walter M Locke for the prosecution. John Scanlon pleaded guilty to carrying a revolver and Judge Cushing imposed a suspended fine of 590 dollars and costs.
An appeals court ruling clears Mrs. Elvira A. Jones to convey 214 acres in Colerain township to the county for an experimental farm. The will of Mary Cone had previously limited the land to heirs, but the Court of Appeals decided the fee simple title remains with Mrs. Jones, subject to no surviving heirs. County officials plan to finalize the purchase and record the deed.
The Chamber of Commerce will send semi monthly letters to the American Banker in New York about banking and financial affairs in Cincinnati. Leading financiers who are Chamber members will assist in preparing these articles to ensure fair and impartial coverage of Cincinnati's financial status in the widely read publication.
Washington reports Secretary of Commerce William C. Redfield outlined a proposed study of fundamental laws governing large trusts and production under trust operation. He said the plan has Wilson's sanction and awaits congressional appropriation before starting, aiming to judge if trusts can sustain regulated, beneficial growth or rely on a few shrewd leaders.
Joseph J. Gilligan former Cincinnati undertaker and Ohio legislator has returned to Cincinnati after an arrest warrant was sworn out last year by Robert E. Phelan alleging embezzlement of $20. The warrant was later withdrawn and Gilligan has been seen by friends.
A team head scolds the captain for neglecting football duties in a terse exchange. The captain admits the lapse and receives a warning to improve in practice.
A playful exchange questions the appeal of football while lamenting a lack of slang in sports writing. The narrator argues the game can be great, but the prose misses regional flavor and energy.
Two poets share a quiet glass and muse that Burns and Poe would join them for a rollicking night. The imagined gathering turns on literary camaraderie and playful wishful thinking among writers.
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